Helms Meadow
7.0 mi
Distance
69 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 22m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Helms Meadow is a point-to-point trail in Fresno County, California. It is 7 miles long and gains 69 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Big Creek, California, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,821 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 2,836 ft |
| End | 7.0 mi | 2,511 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Creek, CA · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Fresno County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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